GE PACE Series User Manual

4 Command and Query Summary
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:SOUR:PRES:SLEW:MODE
Applicability: PACE5000, PACE6000
Command Syntax
:SOURCE[x][:PRESsure]:SLEW:MODE <enumerated>
where x = 1 or 2 is the module number (default - 1)
Parameter: <enumerated>
MAXimum - maximum rate
LINear - user selected linear rate
Short form: SOUR:SLEW:MODE <enumerated>
Function: Select the rate the controller should use to achieve set-point.
Default: MAXimum
Query Syntax
:SOURCE[x][:PRESsure]:SLEW:MODE?
where x = 1 or 2 is the module number (default - 1)
Short form: :SOUR:SLEW:MODE?
Function: Query rate mode.
Response: MAX for maximum rate
LIN for user defined rate
Description
The controller can operate in two rate modes - maximum and value. In maximum rate the
controller tries to achieve set-point as quickly as possible. In value mode the controller
achieves the set-point at a user selected rate.
Example 1
TX> :SOUR:PRES:SLEW:MODE?
RX> :SOUR:PRES:SLEW:MODE MAX
Example
2
Can be set to user defined rate:
TX> :SOUR:PRES:SLEW:MODE linear
TX> :SOUR:PRES:SLEW:MODE?
RX> :SOUR:PRES:SLEW:MODE LIN

GE PACE Series Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	PACE Series
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English

Summary

PACE SCPI Manual

Pressure Automated Calibration Equipment

Describes the product line of automated calibration equipment.

SCPI Remote Communications Manual

Manual detailing SCPI protocol for remote control of PACE instruments.

Document Overview

Safety Information

Essential safety instructions for operating the PACE Series equipment.

Technical Advice and Documentation

Guidance on obtaining technical support and related documents.

Abbreviations and Codes

Abbreviations List

Glossary of common abbreviations used throughout the manual.

Code Definitions

Explanations of SCPI command codes and mnemonics.

1 Introduction

General Information

Overview of SCPI protocol and its application to PACE Series instruments.

Remote and Local Operation

Explains how to switch between remote and local control modes.

2 Command Structure

Command Notation and Terminators

Details SCPI command syntax, structure, and message termination rules.

Program Headers

Explains the keywords used to identify commands and queries.

SCPI Data Types

Describes the various data formats used in SCPI communication.

3 Status System

Status Registers Overview

Explains SCPI status reporting and the instrument's register implementation.

Status Reporting Details

Covers output queue, event groups, status bytes, and error handling.

Instrument Errors

Details error codes, messages, and how errors are stored and retrieved.

4 Command and Query Summary

Command Structure and Subsystems

Overview of command organization, subsystems, and command syntax.

Common SCPI Commands

Lists and describes standard SCPI commands prefixed with '*'.

Instrument Control Commands

Lists and describes instrument-specific SCPI commands prefixed with ':'.

5 Errors

Error Codes and Messages

Comprehensive list of SCPI and device-specific error codes and their meanings.